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School Comparison

Central High School
vs.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Central High School
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
  • Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (674:1 vs. 248.7:1).
  • Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts (320 vs. 0).
  • Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts (278 vs. 13).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts (278 vs. 13).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts (320 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts (144 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (674:1 vs. 248.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central High School

5 metrics were reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
194
AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
14
IB enrollment
0
Dual enrollment
46

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Central High School
$14,785.06
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
$14,785.06
Local revenue share
Central High School
54.2%
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
54.2%
State revenue share
Central High School
28.2%
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
28.2%
Federal revenue share
Central High School
17.5%
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
17.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High School
23.9%
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
23.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hamilton County
$72,568
Hamilton County
$72,568
Poverty rate
Hamilton County
12.5%
Hamilton County
12.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton County
37%
Hamilton County
37%
Unemployment rate
Hamilton County
3.2%
Hamilton County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.